Senior Fund Reporting Accountant & Private Equity

Elev8; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Elev8, based in Claremont/Newlands, Cape Town, is seeking a CA(SA) with about 5 years PQE for a hands-on Senior Financial Reporting Accountant role. You will handle IFRS reporting, fund administration and governance across multiple jurisdictions, collaborating with investors, auditors and stakeholders in a dynamic investment environment.

You will partner with investment teams to deliver accurate financial statements, manage audits and enhance fund-related processes and controls.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) qualification.
• Approximately 5 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) or close.
• Experience within Fund Administration and/or Fund Management.
• Private Equity experience would be advantageous.
• Strong IFRS and financial reporting knowledge.
• Experience managing audits and working with external stakeholders.
• Strong Excel and financial systems capability.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• A hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review IFRS-compliant financial statements and management reports.
• Support investor, audit and regulatory reporting.
• Maintain strong financial controls and governance across Group and fund structures.
• Support fund accounting activities, including capital events, cash flow and treasury.
• Support tax, legal and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Partner with investment and operational teams on financial and fund-related matters.
• Contribute to finance systems improvements, process optimisation and best-practice reporting.

Skills

IFRS reporting

Audit management

Advanced Excel

Financial systems

Stakeholder communication

Multi-priority management

Private equity understanding

Governance & controls

Education

CA(SA) qualification

Tools

Fund accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

Elev8, based in Claremont/Newlands, Cape Town, is seeking a CA(SA) with about 5 years PQE for a hands-on Senior Financial Reporting Accountant role. You will handle IFRS reporting, fund administration and governance across multiple jurisdictions, collaborating with investors, auditors and stakeholders in a dynamic investment environment.

You will partner with investment teams to deliver accurate financial statements, manage audits and enhance fund-related processes and controls.